I've always loved writing and writing about watches is a completely new venture for me. The watch industry is well established and with lots to learn I can't wait to get stuck in!
Sara Philpott
Latest articles
Why I have become disheartened by Rolex.
Question: how many of us bought our first Rolex influenced by old adverts in National Geographic magazine? I appreciate that contemporary ads still appear in the magazine today, alongside endless images of George Clooney with...
Cardinal Sinn! Exploring the Sinn 104 in detail - Part 1
The 104 is one of Sinn's best sellers, but all too often gets overlooked by many adventurers, explorers and mountaineers, not to mention the more serious outdoor enthusiasts. The Sinn 104 falls into the pilot...
Roger W Smith: madness or genius? Watch the video and you decide…
All geniuses are meant to have a streak of madness to them. But Roger Smith comes across as almost incongruously normal. Roger engaging after the talk - credit WatchGecko You’d walk past him in the...
Richard’s Ultimate Field Watch Quest Part 1 : Hamilton Khaki takes on the Boldr Venture
Welcome to part one of my quest to find the ultimate Field Watch. The full list and watch order is here if you want to refer back. First, let’s look at the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical...
Exploring the Circula ProTrail
Recently the team at WatchGecko received a Circula ProTrail for review. I was fortunate enough to be the lucky one to get hands on with the watch and made it my companion for a week...
Dive deep into naval tradition with the new Marloe Sceptre
Marloe Watch Company have dived deep into British Royal Navy history for inspiration with their latest creation. The Sceptre is a 200m robust tool watch with a difference, as you would expect from one of the...
Fellows Auctions - A rare Alexandre Meerson D15 Collection
If unusual watches pop up at Fellows Auctions their Comms and PR Manager, Alexandra, drops me a line. For their forthcoming watch sale there are so many beautiful items it is almost impossible to pick one;...
Owner’s Review: The NTH Amphion Vintage Sub in Anchor Grey
In a current WatchGecko YouTube interview series with Chris Vail, the CEO if NTH, we explore the “what if” element of the company’s design ethos. NTH / WatchGecko Vintage Sub Amphion - Credit WatchGecko Recreating...